THE GOLDEN AGE OF JHS ~ 1961 ~ Page II

In May of 1961, the Martin Institute property was sold at public auction. The home economics building was purchased by Mr. R. J. Kelly. The bus garage and property was purchased by Jefferson City Schools. THe First Baptist Church purchased the old Martin Institute school site to become a parking lot. The old gymnasium was bought by Mr. Ross Maddox of Winder to be torn down and sold as building materials. The Gym property was purchased by Mr. Floyd Hoard of Jefferson. After all was said and done, slightly over $53,000 was brought in by the auction for all the Martin Institute property.

Burton Riddle and Jeff Davis.

Waddell, Riddle and Davis accompany football team sponsors at homecoming halftime.

Jeff Davis scores one of five touchdowns against Georgia Industrial in a Jefferson win.

Burt Riddle grabs a pass for the Dragons.

More Dragons action during 1960.

The touchdown that was not counted against Commerce in 1960. Score - 0 - 0.

1960 Football awards ~ L-R; Jimmy Sexton, Best Blocker. Jeff Davis, Bill New Memorial Most Valuable Player Award and Best Back Award. Don Tompkins, Best Defensive Player and Best Spirit Award. George Waddell, Most Valuable Lineman and Best Defensive Lineman Award.